Flashlights · owner-verdict comparison
Fenix PD36R Pro vs Olight Baton 4: what real owners say
Real owners rate these about evenly: 75% of 72 Fenix PD36R Pro owners recommend it, vs 72% of 61 for the Olight Baton 4.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
75%of 72 owners recommend
75% recommend · 15% neutral · 10% don't
Owners praise
- Very bright with long throw
- Rugged build, survives drops and abuse
- Good balance of flood and throw
Owners complain about
- Too big and heavy for pocket EDC
- Green tint and low CRI on lower modes
- Dual tailswitch awkward with gloves
72%of 61 owners recommend
72% recommend · 17% neutral · 11% don't
Owners praise
- Compact and tiny, ideal for EDC pocket or hat carry
- A great light owners genuinely love
- Bright, powerful output for its small size
What Fenix PD36R Pro owners say
“this is my all around favorite to use around the farm. Good flood and great spot for scanning the distance.”
“I have this light, it's fantastic”
“I have the Pd36R Pro and find it useless for camping. Mode memory is not what I prefer as I never know what level it will come on at.”— Spirited_Glass_7211 on
Reddit
What Olight Baton 4 owners say
“This is the best light I've found.”— @williamhulsey9209 on
YouTube
“Having this case in my conex and charging it every once in a long while all while keeping my flashlight charged between shifts is awesome.”
“Don’t understand this pocket clip, why make it reversible when it’s tip up carry?”